Meet Marshall Potts! Marshall is from the Fraser Valley but has lived in Kamloops for five years. He is a kind musician who loves to ski at Sun Peaks.
Photo Credit: Marshall Potts Music
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
From the Fraser Valley now a hometown boy for five yrs.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
my girlfriend because she loves me. 🙂
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Home Hardware because I'm easily pleased lol.
Describe yourself in one word.
Kind.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Nashville so I could soak up the creative vibe.
Photo Credit: Marshall Potts Music
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
Skiing.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
six-years-old in the sandbox, grade one, didn't make it to the bathroom, was having too much fun.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
I donated my left kidney… I am proud I saved someone's life. 🙂
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Christmas mornings, the music, the laughter, the family all together, mum, and dad, my two brothers, and sister.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I am always happy to perform free for a local good cause!
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If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I wish people could see how meaningful their lives are… that they deserve to be happy and in their happiness, others will benefit.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
Sun Peaks.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
I'd like to see more people spending time outdoors and turning off their TVs. Why because there's a big world out there. 🙂
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
The people.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Grammy.
Juno.
Build a ski chalet.
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Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I only have one front tooth. 🙂
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Facebook.com/marshallpottsmusic , Twitter.com/marshallpotts1, Instagram.com/marshallpottsmusic, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxXzY-hw_GXdFZvrewLRDg?view_as=subscriber, reverbnation.com/marshallpotts.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Marshall Potts Music.
Why did you get into/start this business?
I've been writing songs since I was 12 so it just made sense.
What is the goal of your business?
To encourage others to live their passion.
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What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Patience and expectations.
What do you always find yourself saying?
"We got this."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Heal yourself to heal the world.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Ashley McBryde… Cause she seems like a down to earth cool human being and I would learn something from her musical journey.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
We need to support our community especially independent small businesses and the arts.
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What has been your proudest accomplishment?
My children.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Jo-Anne Beharrel for her unwavering support.
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Rachelle Edwards.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
My new album That's How Its Starts is out now everywhere. 🙂
That’s How it Starts heralds a new beginning for Marshall Potts. And his music. "The song is really a lesson in life," explains the veteran singer-songwriter from his B.C. home near the Dalai Lama's centre of the universe. "If you listen to the lyrics — 'That's how it starts / You come, you go, you run / You face your fears and embrace your tears' — it's about life's ups and downs, and learning to find something positive in the negative so you can keep going forward. Basically, the message is: Heal yourself, heal the world. Save yourself, save the world. But you have to come first." It's a lesson Potts learned first-hand. After decades of giving and people-pleasing precipitated major health and life crises that left him spent, the humble artist re-evaluated and upended his existence, setting off on a 'trip inside' — a spiritual journey of healing that has moved him from darkness into the light. You can hear his personal and artistic transformation in That's How it Starts. Not just in the inspiring lyrics. But also in the ringing, interwoven guitar lines. In the buoyant arena-rock beat. And in Potts' tenderly insistent vocals that share the experience of saving himself. Combined, they deliver a universal message of positivity and optimism — while rocking out like a supergroup featuring U2, Bryan Adams and Lindsey Buckingham. The culmination of his years-long pursuit of happiness, That's How it Starts was the last song the prolific lifelong musician penned for his latest release. The album That’s How It starts focuses on moving beyond your past, taking back your power, embracing the moment and living in the here and now. That's where Potts is coming from. And where he's determinedly headed. The journey starts here.
Photo Credit: Marshall Potts Music
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